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January l6, l985
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Skokie
Public Library held Wednesday, January 16, 1985.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Diana Hunter, President.
Members present:
Diana Hunter, President; Dr. John M. Wozniak, Vice
President; Shirley Merritt, Secretary; Dr. Herman S. Bloch; Walter Flintrup;
Eva Weiner; Norma L. Zatz; and Mary Radmacher,
Observer present:
Chi~f
Librarian.
Cristina Drost, 8150 Keeler, Skokie, Illinois 60077.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 1984
Mrs. Weiner requested the following correction:
on page 4, under
REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM, second sentence should read:
also reported that there will be a "Working Together:
"She
Trustees and Administra-
tive Librariansu workshop on January 29, 1985."
Mr. Flintrup made a motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak to approve the
minutes as corrected.
The motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Zatz then made the following motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION;
The Skokie Public Library Board moves that
the following items on the Consent Agenda be
approved subject to audit;
l~
Financial Statements
2. Bills
A roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
Mrs. Zatz then made the following motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
The Skokie Public Library Board moves that
the following items on the Consent Agenda be
placed on file:
1. Circulation Reports
2. Library Use Statistics
3. Gift
4. Correspondence
5. Reports from Department Heads
A roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
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ANNUAL PER CAPITA GRANT - CHECK RECEIVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,208.04
The trustees noted that the check for the annual Per Capita grant had
been received.
AILSA LEVICK MEMORIAL FUND
Miss Radmacher explained that Ailsa Levick, a former staff member,
recently passed away and her friends have made donations in her memory.
Some
requested books be purchased and others requested the Library purchase a
Some members of her family want to select a painting in her memory
painting.
to be hung in the Young People and Children's Department.
Discussion ensued regarding policy for memorial gifts.
Mr. Flintrup
suggested a paragraph be written including the words "subject to Board
approval."
Dr. Bloch stated that any memorial has to fit the Library atmosphere;
the subject should fit the person being honored; and the Library should encourage
memorials.
Mr, Flintrup then made the following -inotion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
The Skokie Public Library Board moves to
establish a policy statement relative to
memorials to be placed in the Library.
The motion to approve passed unanimously.
Miss Radmacher will prepare a statement for the February Board meeting.
PERSONNEL
The Board went into Executive Session to discuss personnel.
Upon resumption of the meeting Miss Radmacher reported on the appointments
of Sheila Faut, Lydia Hwang and Arnold Min and the resignations of Charmaine
GaMache, Michael Womack, Idelle Steinberg and Judith
Nickels~
INSURANCE
The trustees noted the letter from Warren English, Boyle, Flagg and
Seaman, Inc.
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REQUEST FOR REDUCED RENTAL RATE FOR VIDEO CASSETTES FOR THE DEAF
Miss Radmacher explained that Celia Warshawsky, a deaf patron, has
requested that captioned video cassettes be made available to the deaf free
of charge.
At present, less than 10% of our video cassette collection is
captioned.
In accordance with a SAVS regulation we charge a fee of $2 per
video cassette.
Mrs. Weiner said this might be a good will measure on the Library's
part and would cost the Library practically nothing if only l0% of the video
cassette collection is captioned.
Not more than $100 was expended by patrons
in 1984 to check out captioned video cassettes.
Mrs. Weiner then made the following motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
Deaf patrons will be given captioned video
cassettes without charge and only captioned
video cassettes.
Mr. Flintrup stated that before we make a decision North Suburban
Library System and SAVS should make a decis.ion.
question with her to the NSLS meeting.
Mrs. Weiner will take this
Mrs. Weiner would like a letter sent
to Celia Warshawsky te·lling her of the status of her
request~
Mr. Flintrup moved to table the motion, seconded by Dr. Bloch.
The motion was tabled unanimously.
AUTOMATION
Partial Communications Costs
Miss Radmacher reported on two JCPL invoices which indicate telecommunications cost--somewhere between $3 ,000--$5 ,ooo a month.
Security
Miss Radmacher reported that when the computer is operational and
libraries are on-line, JCPL staff members will need to be in the building from
to 2 a.m.; times when Library personnel are not in the building.
was made for JCPL to bond its employees.
.6 a.m.
The suggestion
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Mr. Flintrup made the following motion, seconded by Dr. Bloch:
MOTION:
The Skokie Public Library directs JCPL
that any and all employees of JCPL be
bonded.
The motion passed unanimously.
REPORT FROM EVA WEINER RE KURZWEIL READING MACHINE (KRM)
Mrs. Weiner reported on the meeting she and Miss Radmacher-·had-·-Wi:th
Mr. Vogel of Horizons for the Blind.
Many interesting ideas were produced.
The trustees read the letter of intent sent to Bridget Lamont,
Director, Illinois State Library.
REPORT FROM DIANA HUNTER RE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (ALA) MIDWINTER
CONFERENCE
Mrs. Hunter distributed copies of her report on the ALA Midwinter
Conference and reported briefly on meetings she attended and brochures she
brought back.
She mentioned the possibility of obtaining the Smithsonian
Institution's Traveling Exhibitions for the Library.
REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mrs. Weiner reported there was no NSLS meeting in December.
She
attended the Management Affairs Committee meeting and will be attending a
Bylaws meeting next Monday.
Mrs. Hunter thanked Mrs. Weiner for her report.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
Mrs. Merritt commented on how lovely the quilt exhibit is from
the Illinois Arts Council.
Dr. Wozniak commented on the repaired column.
Mrs. Hunter commended John Tieberg-Bailie and his barcoding staff
for their efficient job.
Mrs. Weiner mentioned she read at the Open Reading on January 8,
1985, at the Skokie Public Library Readers' Forum.
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Mr. Flintrup commended all personnel who prepare programs for the
Library, especially complimenting the graphics.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
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